India-Pak Dead-End
The neighbors tried to pick up the pieces with the surprise re-affirmation of the 2003 ceasefire along the Line of Control in February 2021. Ever since, however, they have failed to build upon the truce and restore the dialogue.
EDITORIAL
Earthquake Alert
The recent quakes have come as an important reminder to us to become more mindful of our vulnerability to the natural disasters – flood being the another – and take pro-active measures to lessen the damage should, God forbid, we experience another disaster.
Fear Of Rain
Less than two days of rain creates flood-like conditions. What it means is that in the past eight years, we have not been able to increase the capacity to protect ourselves from the fallout of an increase in precipitation in summer.
Lingering Violence
What does the near future, therefore, hold for Kashmir? It seems a lingering uncertainty is here to stay.
Presidential Election
The opposition’s deft handling of the presidential election will certainly give it a chance to become a little more conspicuous in the current political scene, an achievement in itself considering the BJP’s complete dominance.
PM’s Job Package
In J&K too, there is an urgent need for the govt to take credible steps to find employment opportunities for the thousands of educated unemployed. The growing ranks of the educated unemployed is emerging as the single most threat to the social stability in the UT
New Nuclear Arms Race
The world needs resumption of a process of dialogue and re-engagement for a peaceful resolution of its conflicts, which alone will result in a long term peace.
Reigning Uncertainty
Recent killings of the civilians and the members of the minority groups have brought the situation to a head. It is difficult to see where the situation is headed in the near to medium future. However, one can only hope that the situation will improve in the end.
Miracle Cancer Drug
It would be long before there is a comprehensive cure for the cancer. And until then prevention will remain the best approach to deal with the disease that is responsible for killing millions of people.
Unending Standoff
Fifteen rounds of dialogue between senior-level Army commanders have so far achieved little. But there are huge geo-political stakes for both the countries that can’t be ignored.
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